BackSpecialty! OLYMP CDL has launched detection of measles virus RNA by PCR test
The test is available in all OLYMP CDL treatment rooms:
Detection of measles virus in biological material by PCR – 14,200 KZT
Detection of measles virus RNA (genetic material) from nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal scrapings is a key step for early detection and adequate treatment of the disease.
Measles is disclosed by a number of symptoms, including the following:
- Hyperthermia (increase in body temperature)
- fatigue
- enanthesis (usually starting on the face and spreading to the torso)
- immune deficiency
- feeling of scratchy throat
- dysphony
- harsh breathing and coughing
- serous discharge from the nasal cavity.
The disease is passed by respiratory droplets and is an anthroponotic infection, meaning that only sick people can be the nidus. Measles is also highly contagious, especially during the catarrhal period of the disease.
In addition, measles can be complicated, and in some cases leads to serious complications such as termination of pregnancy and fetal malformations, especially when transplacental transmission occurs during pregnancy.
The increase in measles cases among teenagers and adults to 68-80% is due to many factors, one of which is the increase in refuse measles vaccination. This may be driven by underestimation of the need for vaccination, the spread of myths and stigmas about vaccine safety, and different social and religious beliefs.
The spread of measles to adults and teenagers can have serious consequences because of the more severe symptoms that can occur in this age group. This not only increases the degree of contagiousness, but also increases the risk of passing to others, including children and other vulnerable populations.
Infants, as well as people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases, may be particularly susceptible to serious complications from measles. Taking this into account, measles control in teenagers and adults is of high public health importance in order to protect vulnerable populations and prevent serious complications and deaths from the disease.
Therefore, continued efforts are needed to educate the public about the importance of vaccination, as well as about early diagnosis and preventive measures to prevent the spread of measles among teenagers and adults.
PCR diagnosis of measles is a highly sensitive method that is used at different stages of the disease, including the incubation period and periods of initiated therapy.
Measles vaccination does not affect the results of the measles PCR test. This means that the results of the test are be reliable even with or without vaccination.
In general, PCR-based measles diagnosis is an important tool for early disease detection and control of its spread. Due to the high sensitivity and specificity of the method, as well as its ability to be used at different disease stages, PCR diagnosis helps to detect measles in a timely manner and to take the necessary measures to treat and avoid the spread of infection.
Measles virus RNA can be detected in OLYMP Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory to initiate adequate treatment and early diagnosis, as well as to prevent dangerous complications.
Biomaterial: nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal scrapings.
This test is available in all treatment rooms across Kazakhstan.
